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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Isabel feel when she realized that Walter and Serafina had become like family to Ruth?
(a) Sadness that Isabel had been replaced in Ruth's heart.
(b) Neither relief nor sadness.
(c) Relief that Ruth had been well cared for.
(d) Both relief and sadness.

2. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?
(a) Because he loved animals.
(b) Because he wanted to share information with the young runaways without Prentiss realizing.
(c) Because he wanted to scare Prentiss.
(d) Because the horses were old and deaf.

3. Why was Isabel nervous upon arriving at Willamsburg?
(a) She did not believe that they could find work there.
(b) She was afraid that the Locktons were there.
(c) She was afraid that Ruth would become sick again.
(d) She was not used to being around strangers.

4. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?
(a) He was waiting for the right time.
(b) He had tried to escape, but he injured himself and was caught.
(c) He liked living at Riverbend.
(d) He was waiting for Ruth.

5. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?
(a) They were too old and weak.
(b) They wanted to stay to help other slaves that were passing through.
(c) They had lived at Riverbend their whole lives and did not want to leave it.
(d) They were afraid of getting caught.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Serafina have Ruth and Aberdeen hide in the hayloft with Isabel and Curzon?

2. Who was Thomas Boon?

3. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?

4. Who were the first people Isabel and her friends met at Williamsburg?

5. What did Aberdeen suggest that Isabel should do while Ruth was ill and sleeping?

(see the answer key)

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